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10.Biotechnology and its Application
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The genetically­ modified $(GM)$ brinjal in India has been developed for

A

insect­resistance

B

enhancing shelf life

C

enhancing mineral content

D

drought­-resistance.

(AIPMT-2010)
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(a) : The genetically modified $(GM)$ Bt brinjal in India has been developed mainly for insect resistance. Through genetic engineering $Bt$ toxin genes were isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis and incorporated into the several crop plants such as cotton, brinjal.

Standard 12
Biology
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